What would become KG
Raceway and now the Eagle River Speedway originally started in the late
1960's and early 1970's as an oval playground in a field. The Glembin
family who owned the land would hold competitive races between family
members on weekend afternoons.

In 1974 the Glembin
family decided to open the facility to the entire northwoods.

First Oval at KG Raceway in 1975

By 1975 Ken Glembin
opened KG Raceway which originally was a 1/4 mile clay track. The track
was slowly converted to a 1/3 mile D-Shaped oval through the years.

KG Raceway was a one-of-a-kind
Northwoods racing destination that attracted the who's who of racing.

Early Sprint Car race around 1977

Events in the early
years such as the Badger Midgets in 1977 were the first of many featured
events. Tractor and Truck Pulls, Monster Truck Races and Concerts were
also held at KG Raceway through the years.

Midgets around 1977

Tuesday nights during
the summer months were known for racing in Eagle River. Street Stocks
and Sportsmens were the original two classes.

Through the years additional
classes were formed to become what is now the WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds,
WISSOTA Street Stocks, Pure Stocks and Sport Fours.

KG Raceway was sold
in the fall of 1996 to Don Scharf and the track became known as Riverside
Raceway. Riverside Raceway continued the tradition of exciting racing
action for 12 years.

In November 2008, Riverside
Raceway was purchased by Mark and Sandy Glembin. Eagle River Speedway
became the new name to reflect the community that has been a part of
the racing tradition at the track for more than 30 years.